Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025 which forecasts a strengthening of profitability and further rises in annual passenger traffic figures which will breach the five billion passenger mark for the first time in the history of the industry. According to IATA s Director General, Willie Walsh speaking at IATAs 2024 Global Media Day in Geneva, Switzerland on December 10, 2024, the net profits for the global ai

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Japan Airlines has announced a new same-day baggage delivery service from Tokyo Haneda Airport for foreign arrivals. The service will be available from Haneda's Terminal 3 and allows arriving international travelers to have their baggage delivered to their hotel on the same day.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Boeing has revealed its latest orders and deliveries total for November 2024 which were hugely impacted by a weeks-long period of industrial action at the US planemaker. The company delivered just 13 commercial aircraft to customers during the month an amount less than 25% of the total amount of new airplanes delivered in the same month in 2023. The latest figure is even lower than the number of aircraft delivered in October 2024 when the company delivered 14 new jets.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Another stunning aircraft was listed this week for sale by Platinum Fighter Sales , the leading warbird and vintage aircraft dealer. This award-winning North American P-51D Mustang, “Cripes A’ Mighty,” has 468 hours since its complete restoration by Midwest Aero Restorations, Ltd. It was the 2002 EAA AirVenture Grand Champion Warbird and Golden Wrench Winner. “This Mustang has been impeccably maintained and operated.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Kuwait-based low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has confirmed its intention to purchase six A320ceo aircraft as part of its ongoing transformation and strategic growth. The six Airbus A320-200 jets are currently on lease to Jazeera Airways and are already an integral part of the carriers fleet. Explaining the decision in a statement on December 10, 2024, Jazeera Airways said the strategic move was aimed at reducing unit costs and mitigating supply chain challenges that have impacted the aviation i

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has made a significant leap toward more sustainable aviation with the successful deployment of a Taxibot on its first passenger flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on December 10, the carrier announced in a press release. A KLM Boeing 737 was towed from the gate to the Polderbaan runway by an innovative tow vehicle, enabling the aircraft to keep its engines off until it reached the runway for takeoff.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Business aviation airline RoyalJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus at MEBAA Show 2024 for up to nine ACJ320neo corporate jets. Under the MoU announced on December 11, 2024, the deal includes the purchase of three ACJ320neo corporate jets and the option for six more, as first reported by Sawya. The CEO of RoyalJet, Shafiul Syed, and President of Airbus Corporate Jets, Chadi Saade met on the second day of MEBAA Show 2024 , at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dub

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Air Canada has leased two Boeing 767-300 freighters to Ethiopian Airlines Cargo, with the first already being prepared to join the African carrier. The two freighters, registered C-GHXI and C-GXHM, had been in storage at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) in Missouri since their withdrawal from service by the Canadian operator in April 2024. Both are factory-built 767-300F cargo variants rather than passenger-to-freighter conversions.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 11, 2024

For the first hotel stay of my quick trip to Japan & Korea , I spent a night at the 386-room Fairmont Vancouver Airport. While I dont usually stay at Accor properties, I had heard great things about this hotel, and figured I should check it out. Well, Im very happy I did. This is an incredible airport hotel, with an ideal location, stunning views (if you like planes), and solid food and beverage outlets.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On October 20th, 1977, while promoting their latest album, American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was en route to the fifth stop of a 45-day tour titled Tour of the Survivors. However, that fifth date would never be played, and the tours title would become dreadfully prescient. On that day, as they boarded a rickety 30-year-old Convair 240 in Greenville, South Carolina, the band and their entourage had already agreed to invest in an upgrade – a Learjet – for the next trip.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Kazakhstan , a large Central Asian country, has received the first of two Airbus A400M Atlas tactical/strategic airlifters. These are currently the largest warplanes in production in Europe and are in service with nine countries in Europe and beyond. A400Ms are known for being a versatile aircraft able to be used for a range of missions. It is also famous for the opening scene of the 2015 film Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation where Tom Cruise held onto the side of a flying A400M.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, is launching its first Global Services Centre in Manila, the Philippines. The Centre is expected to start operations in January 2025, focusing primarily on supporting the technical and flight operations of ASG airlines and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) organizations.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Last month it emerged that Air New Zealand was studying a possible return to London, offering a direct connection. This would inevitably not be a non-stop flight, though, and would require the aircraft selected to refuel at a destination along the way. It has revealed that Los Angeles International Airport is its preferred stopover point for the new flights that will operate with its Boeing 787 fleet.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

NASA scientists are close to completing the first-ever accident investigation on another planet. Engineers from NASAs Southern California Jet Propulsion Laboratory, working with AeroVironment will publish a report on the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in the coming weeks. But there is far more good than bad in assessing the cause of the mishap.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

American carrier JetBlue is looking to turn its fortunes around by introducing domestic 'first class' seating onboard select aircraft from late 2025. The airline announced its next premium move on Wednesday.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Japan Airlines has been modernizing its long haul fleet with new Airbus A350-1000s , which offer an incredible passenger experience : Japan Airlines A350 first class is spectacular , and I rank it as one of the two best first class products in the world Japan Airlines A350 business class is excellent , among my favorite business class experiences out there This is a plane worth seeking out, so understandably, many OMAAT readers may be wondering how to redeem miles for these cabins.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As part of its ongoing evolution, Alaska Airlines is expanding its premium offering with three new lounges over the next few years. The new lounges will open at San Diego International Airport and Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, followed by a new flagship international lounge in Seattle by 2027.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The new Nadi to Dallas/Fort Worth flight the carriers longest scheduled service clocked in at around 6,625 miles or 13 hours.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Until now, KLM (and regional partner KLM Cityhopper) has not served more than 17 UK airports, although that is a substantial number. It will rise to 18 in March when it will fly from Amsterdam to Exeter for the first time.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors plans to vote Wednesday on a lease that would revive daily American Airlines service at McClellan-Palomar Airport.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11th, an Allied Air Cargo freighter aircraft overran the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria. The aircraft allegedly experienced a failure in its landing gear, which caused the eventual runway excursion during the landing. The aircraft in question was a Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by Allied Air, a cargo airline based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has successfully tested using a TaxiBot to tow its first passenger flight to the Polderbaan runway in Amsterdam.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The preliminary report depicted that the aircraft were landing on separate runways.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Alaska leadership is committing to preserving the iconic Hawaiian Airlines brand, but only on certain flights to The Aloha State.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As the year comes to an end, Avianca organized its annual press conference on Wednesday to reflect on 2024 and lay out its key objectives for 2025. During the conference, the carrier revealed its intention to increase services on its recently launched Bogot (BOG) to Paris (CDG) flight from five weekly to daily.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Garmin has added two new aircraft models to its approved list for its GFC 500/GFC 600-series digital autopilots. New to the approved roster are the Beechcraft Baron A55 and the Robertson STOL (short takeoff and land) versions of the Cessna 180 and 185. The autopilots are already approved for the unmodified versions of the two Cessnas. The Baron is approved for the GFC 600, the version of the digital autopilot designed for high-performance piston singles, twins, and turbines with a wide range of

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11th, FlyUSA , one of the fastest-growing private jet providers in the United States, announced the launch of a new product. The Tampa, Florida-based company revealed that it will launch a jet card called the FlyUSA Freedom Jet Card. This is another unique offering from the private aviation company that will be used by customers who are seeking a consistent private jet provider.

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Aviation News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

STRATFORD, CT, Dec. 11, 2024 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT) has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps to demonstrate the maturity and.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Throughout the winter, adverse weather conditions, such as high wind speeds, can wreak havoc and create potentially hazardous conditions for travel. This was the case recently as Storm Darragh battered much of the UK, affecting airports, roads, and railways, and leaving thousands without power. Meanwhile, the Northeast US has been bracing for the arrival of a winter storm spanning nearly 2,000 miles.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The airlines president, Marty St. George, detailed initial plans for the product in a Wednesday internal memo viewed by AirlineGeeks.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines will fly the Airbus A330-200 twice daily between Seattle-Tacoma and Anchorage next summer. It came soon after it was revealed that Honolulu-Austin flights would end.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Following a 22-year pause, Seward, Alaska, may once again have scheduled flights. The towns airport last had scheduled air service in 2002.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Delta Air Lines operates more than 5,000 flights daily to its network of more than 300 worldwide destinations, and as it enters its centennial year, the airline has opened applications for new flight attendants. For those who meet the eligibility criteria, now is the time to apply as Delta is looking for recruits for its 2025 hiring flight attendant classes.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Last Friday, Boeing unexpectedly relaunched production of its 737 MAX line of single-aisle airliners. The resumption comes roughly one month after a seven-week strike involving some 33,000 factory workers. According to a Reuters report , Boeing holds orders for some 4,200 MAX aircraft, and getting the production line back on track is an important step in the recovery of the embattled airframer.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

GoJet Airlines is planning a significant expansion in St. Louis next year. This will include nearly doubling its operations, growing its fleet, and creating new jobs.

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AOPA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The NTSB attributed the midair collision of a Bell P–63F Kingcobra fighter with a B–17G bomber during the Commemorative Air Force’s Wings Over Dallas airshow on November 12, 2022, to factors ranging from “inadequate prebriefing” to a lack of oversight by the FAA and airshow industry officials. The investigative agency released the findings December 9, ahead of the final report scheduled to be published December 12.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

London Southend Airport (SEN), a facility located more than 36 miles away from the center of London, is located in the town of Southend-on-Sea and is in the county of Essex. Despite its distance from the city, the facility is still somehow considered to be a London airport, a branding tactic that certainly works out in the airport's favor.

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